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Other Link: http://lynchdallas.com
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Phone: (319) 365-9101

Address: 526 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Website: http://lynchdallas.com

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Divorce
Child Support
Mr. Sounhein regularly practices in the areas of Municipal and Government Services, Real Estate, Family Law, Probate, Estate Planning, Wills, & Trusts, and Taxes. As a part of Lynch Dallas’ municipal practice group, Mr. Sounhein represents municipal and public sector clients on a variety of issues, with a particular focus on real estate, nuisance, contracts, ordinance drafting, and code enforcement. Mr. Sounhein represents clients on a variety of family law issues regarding dissolution, child custody, child support, and modifications, as well as adoptions. Mr. Sounhein assists clients in Estate Planning and Probate, addressing the unique circumstances of each case. Mr. Sounhein provides litigation and trial services for all his practice areas, as well as general litigation for local businesses.
Child Custody and Visitation
Adoption
Paternity
Premarital Agreement
Guardianship
Legal Planning for a Special Needs Child: Special Needs Trusts, Guardianships, and Conservatorships, April 30, 2016, Corridor Autism Resource Expo, (CARE)
Spousal Support
Annulment
Child Abuse
Lawyers at Lynch Dallas, P.C. accept referrals from the Volunteer Lawyers Project, and also volunteer at legal advice clinics. As part of our pro bono work, we provide legal counsel to small non-profit organizations and representation to individuals in need of representation, including but not limited to victims of domestic and child abuse.

Criminal Defense
Theft
Assault
Juvenile Crimes

Business and Corporate Law

Corporate Law
Mr. McCright regularly assists clients in probate, trusts, estate planning, real estate, including property rights and condemnation, corporate law, and extensive tax matters. He is also involved in administrative law cases before the Iowa Utilities Board and the Iowa Worker’s Compensation Commission. Mr. McCright serves as city attorney for Bertram, Iowa and for Shueyville, Iowa. He was in private practice for over thirty-five years prior to joining Lynch Dallas, P.C.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Business Disputes
Lynch Dallas, P.C.’s business law practice area represents businesses of varying sizes and types, including retailers, manufacturers, restaurateurs, agribusinesses and non-profit organizations. Our business law attorneys endeavor to provide a thoughtful and reasonable approach to answering our clients’ questions and to provide them with solutions to accomplish their business goals and objectives. The attorneys who practice in the area of business law excel in this practice area because they have focused a substantial portion of their legal practice on this complex area of the law.
Business Transactions
Because we represent clients throughout the state of Iowa for their comprehensive business law and transactions needs, we know the specific legal requirements in the region to initiate, fulfill, and finalize business transactions.
Limited Liability Companies
The constantly changing legal environment associated with business law requires our business law attorneys to keep up to date with changes in the laws relating to corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and other business entities. Because of the complex legal environment we currently live in, it is advisable to engage a business attorney in order to provide you and your business with the answers to your multifaceted legal questions. Whether you are looking to establish a new business, or for continued assistance with an ongoing business, our business law attorneys are here to provide the advice and services your business needs to compete and thrive. From transactional matters to corporate and commercial litigation, our business law attorneys offer Iowa businesses a full range of legal support and services.
Trade Secrets
Unfair Competition

Workers Compensation
Our workers’ compensation lawyers regularly handle arbitration hearings and appeals before the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner, as well as appeals before the district and appellate courts. Our attorneys attend training seminars on workers' compensation on a regular basis and are well versed in workers’ compensation trends.
Wrongful Termination
Horn v. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Inc. et al, 2020 WL 420834 (N.D. Iowa January 27, 2020) (representing Siemens, summary judgment granted in a wrongful discharge case.)
Employment Discrimination
Our lawyers have successfully defended claims involving police pursuits, emergency responses, in-custody death, use of electronic control devices and chemical and pepper sprays, unlawful searches and seizures, malicious prosecution, use of deadly force, use of force in general, deprivation of medical care, civil rights violations, inadequate training and supervision, employment discrimination, and First Amendment issues.
Employment Contract
She frequently serves as counsel to in-house attorneys and human resource professionals on policies and procedures, leaves of absence and attendance issues, hiring and terminations, reductions in force, employment contracts including non-compete and separation agreements.
Employment Litigation
Lynch Dallas, P.C.'s lawyers have a long track record of success in cost-effective employment litigation and labor disputes in the courts, before agencies, and through arbitration. While we have extensive litigation experience, we are just as proud of our ability to craft practical strategies and creative solutions to avoid and, if necessary, manage difficult employment and labor matters. Our team delivers prompt and practical advice based on an objective evaluation of the facts and law, that is based upon many decades of experience.
Sexual Harassment

Real Estate Litigation
Our attorneys also represent clients in litigating real estate matters including foreclosures, mechanic’s liens, breach of real estate contract, breach of restrictive covenants, breach of lease agreements, easements, and quiet title.
Premises Liability
Construction Litigation
Real Estate Transactions
Whether preparing or reviewing documents; accompanying a client to closing; or assisting clients with construction-related issues (including public bidding requirements), we have the necessary experience to help our clients achieve their goals. Our attorneys can assist with simple real estate purchase agreements to complex subdivisions. We represent individuals, companies, and municipalities in all facets of real estate transactions, giving our attorneys a robust and balanced knowledge base for unique and tailored results.
Eminent Domain
Mr. Oâ€™Connell regularly represents cities and counties, large private employers, and insurance carriers on matters such as litigation defense, trials, appeals, human resources counseling, employee discipline, civil service, workersâ€™ compensation, collective bargaining, arbitration, ADA accommodations/interactive processes, 28E sharing agreements, ordinance drafting, contract drafting, zoning, eminent domain, code enforcement, open records and open meetings laws, OSHA investigations, FMLA, ADA and interactive process, and most other matters facing Iowa employers. Â
Easement
Land Use and Zoning
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Condominium Law
Having represented both developers and homeowners, our attorneys understand the unique challenges faced by homeowners’ associations established to administer subdivisions and condominiums. And working with homeowners’ associations daily, we appreciate the important role volunteer directors play in the process and understand the challenges they face. We work diligently to help boards of directors and property managers fulfill their obligations to their members and the associations they represent by providing timely and trusted legal advice and common-sense solutions. Regularly, we are asked to interpret and amend condominium declarations and restrictive covenants; assist in establishing rental restrictions; collect assessments from delinquent owners; provide opinions on maintenance responsibilities; enforce covenants, rules, and regulations; and provide guidance with respect to corporate governance. Condominium law, in particular, is a niche area, however, our years of experience both establishing and administering condominium regimes gives us a head start on most questions prospective clients might ask. Whatever the need, our attorneys have the knowledge and experience to help guide your association in the right direction.

Immigration Law

Citizenship and Naturalization

Personal Injury
No one plans for an accident. When one happens, you may need an aggressive and experienced lawyer to assist you. With more than 75 years of experience, Lynch Dallas, P.C. is one of the oldest personal injury law firms in Iowa.
Medical Malpractice
Disability Discrimination
Deeds v. City of Marion, Iowa, 914 N.W. 2d 330 (Iowa 2018) (successfully defended city on claims of disability discrimination involving applicant for fire fighter position with symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS)).

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
Mr. Anderson regularly represents individuals with matters pertaining to estate planning, probate and trust administrations and tax planning. Such representation involves advising and assisting clients to properly structure their estate plans in order to accomplish their estate plan goals and objectives in an efficient and tax effective manner. Mr. Anderson also counsels and guides individuals through the procedures relating to the administration of estates and trusts, including fiduciary (estate and trust) income tax, Iowa inheritance tax and federal estate tax planning.
Wills
Trusts
Ms. Kuntz also represents clients in the areas of probate and trust administration. This includes advising and assisting clients in developing their estate plan and guiding clients through procedures related to the administration of estates and trusts.
Power of Attorney
Often clients contact our law firm requesting that a will or trust agreement be prepared when what they truly require to best protect their families, businesses and assets is a multi-faceted estate plan. At Lynch Dallas, P.C. we make a practice of asking a client the necessary questions to determine their estate plan goals and objectives and then offer options to implement the client's goals and objectives. Often a simple will is adequate, but at other times a will establishing a testamentary trust or a revocable trust agreement along with general and health care powers of attorney and a living will is more appropriate. Depending upon the age and capacity of the client, a current or standby guarandianship and/or conservatorship may also be needed. It is imporatnt for each client to have an estate plan that is custom designed and establisehd for them in order to best accomplish their estate plan goals and objectives.
Probate
Mr. McQuillen represents businesses, business owners, farmers and their families, and individuals. He regularly provides estate and wealth transfer planning advice, and works with tax planning, wills, trusts, probate law, real estate law, general business and corporate law and agricultural law. He is very active in many community groups on many levels including community planning, conservation, and philanthropy.

Foreclosure
Tax Law
Our seasoned tax attorneys have the knowledge and experience to handle all your tax needs, including the filing of annual returns, tax planning, and issues that arise with the Internal Revenue Service or the Iowa Department of Revenue. Lynch Dallas, P.C. handles tax issues for individuals, corporations, partnerships, businesses, farms, farming entities, estates, and trusts. We engage with our clients to determine the appropriate tax strategies. In addition to our tax attorneys, we have on staff an enrolled I.R.S. agent who can also assist you with your tax issues.

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